A student HMO refurbishment upgrades a shared house let to students, using hard-wearing finishes and planned around the academic year so the work is finished before the next tenancy starts. Reigate is 19 miles south of London. We price student HMO refurbishment there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- RH2
- Location
- 19 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does student HMO refurbishment in Reigate involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Photo handover before move-in
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Study space and sockets in every room
Which rules apply in Reigate?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Reigate before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Reigate?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £4,500 – £10,100 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Prices in Reigate are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Reigate landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Reigate
Can you work around a 1 July or 1 September start?
Yes. We agree a programme backwards from the move-in date and tell you early if anything is at risk.
How far do you travel from Reigate?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Reigate the nearest towns on our list are Redhill (2 miles), Horley (5 miles), Banstead (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Reigate need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Reigate?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Student HMO refurbishment near Reigate
- Redhill · 2 mi
- Horley · 5 mi
- Banstead · 6 mi
- Caterham · 6 mi
- Coulsdon · 6 mi
- Leatherhead · 7 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Reigate
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Reigate
- Communal kitchen refits in Reigate
- Ensuite installation in Reigate
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Reigate
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Reigate
- Full HMO refurbishment in Reigate
- EPC and energy upgrades in Reigate
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Reigate